Ripogenus Gorge
Though now altered due to years of use by the lumber industries, the Ripogenus Gorge is still an impressively carved natural canyon.
Plan Around Ripogenus Gorge
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Ripogenus Gorge Details
Though now altered due to years of use by the lumber industries, the Ripogenus Gorge is still an impressively carved natural canyon. Formed as the West Branch of the Penobscot River ran over the Caribou Lake anticline, or ridge, the river here is a series of rough rapids and walled scenery standing 240 feet high. Since the largest privately funded dam was built here in 1916, the river has also been used for its hydroelectric power generation.
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Nearby Parks Around Ripogenus Gorge
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ripogenus Gorge
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3.6 mi away
Bean Hole Mountain
Bean Hole Mountain is located just outside the southwestern section of Baxter State Park.
4.1 mi away
Sentinel Mountain
Located in the southern section of the Baxter State Park and has an elevation of 1,837 feet.
4.9 mi away
Celia and Jackson Ponds Trail
Providing access to two remote trout ponds near the western boundary of the park.
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Sentinel Mountain Trail
The summit offers expansive views of Doubletop, O-J-I, Barren, The Owl, and the entire west side of Katahdin.
5.0 mi away
Rocky Ponds Trail
The trail leads northwest to the southern shore of Rocky Pond.
